Ressano Garcia Border Post

Protesters Block Largest Mozambican Border With South Africa

BLOCKED: Protestors have blocked the Ressano Garcia border post, the largest land crossing between Mozambique and South Africa, after it was fully reopened on Saturday. Photo: Wikipedia.

Protesters occupied National Road 4 near the Ressano Garcia border, blocking the largest land crossing between Mozambique and South Africa, in the first of three days of protests called by presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane. The border, approximately 90 kilometres from Maputo, fully reopened on Saturday after clashes instigated by protesters restricted crossing for about a… Continue reading Protesters Block Largest Mozambican Border With South Africa

Mozambique-South Africa Border Reopens Amid Revenue Loss Due to Post-Election Protests

UP IN ARMS: Protesters from all over Maputo and Matola tried to reach the president's office and palace, but the military curtailed their progress on Eduardo Mondlane Ave, one of the city's main streets.

The Ressano Garcia border, the largest Mozambican land crossing between Mozambique and South Africa, recorded a revenue loss of 400 million Meticais (€5.8 million) during its closure due to post-election protests challenging the election results. The border was anticipated to handle goods worth 1,700 million Meticais (€24.8 million) in November alone. However, according to Mozambique… Continue reading Mozambique-South Africa Border Reopens Amid Revenue Loss Due to Post-Election Protests

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